A New Source of Opioid and Lead Toxicity on the Block-Kamini: An Emerging Health Hazard-A Case Series.

Introduction: Illicit drug abuse with opioids can inadvertently lead to refractory anemia and lead poisoning. The absence of adequate regulations for Ayurvedic herbal products has led to the adulteration of opioid-containing drugs with lead. As a result, lead toxicity has become a concern within this seldom-addressed population of opioid users.